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Mediterranean Games. Portugal concludes historic participation with 32 medals

RTP Notícias3 September 2026 at 19:00

Portugal concluded its participation in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto with its best ever result in the competition. The Portuguese delegation won a total of 32 medals throughout the sporting event.

This was Portugal's third participation in the Mediterranean Games, which demonstrates the country's gradual growth in the competition over the editions.

Based on the results obtained, Portugal finished in eighth position in the overall medal table, consolidating itself as an emerging force in these Mediterranean competitions.

The historic performance represents an important milestone for Portuguese sport, which managed to surpass the results of previous editions in which it participated.

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